Park Terrace is in Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Gateshead district. NE16 3BU is located in the Whickham North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Terrace, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE16 3HA, NE16 3BT, NE16 3EZ, NE16 3HD, NE16 3JS, NE16 3HB, NE16 3DY, NE16 3EX, NE16 3EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE16 3BU is primarily male, with 56.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 43.2% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -7.8% |
| Male | 53.2% | 56.8% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 7.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE16 3BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.5% | 54.3% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 23.8% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 3.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 16.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.2% | 30.2% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -18.2% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 31.4% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 28.9% | 13.2% | 12.7% | 16.2% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 7.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 25.9% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 8.9% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 19.2% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 21% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.8% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.6% | 96.7% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.5% | 89.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 7.4% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 89% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Terrace was 3752.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2574.3% higher than the Dunston Hill and Whickham East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Park Terrace has the highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunston Hill and Whickham East and the highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1058.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Park Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2025-09-05 | £74,000 |
| 43 Park Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2025-09-05 | £74,000 |
| 63 Park Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2025-08-18 | £64,256 |
| 65 Park Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2025-08-18 | £64,368 |
| 58 Park Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2025-05-23 | £51,742 |
NE16 3BU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 52 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 4,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swalwell Primary School South View Terrace , Swalwell NE16 3HZ | 2out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Front Street Community Primary School North View , Whickham NE16 4AY | 4out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Duckpool Lane , Whickham NE16 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fellside Community Primary School Fellside Road , Whickham NE16 5AY | 4out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washingwell Community Primary School Bucks Hill View , Broom Lane NE16 4RB | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 3,165 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 3,916 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,087 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,218 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF | 2out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,087 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 3,096 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel College Consett Road , Lobley Hill NE11 0AN | 4out of 4 | 3,402 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 3,661 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Tooth Lab | Spencer House Market Lane | 189 yd | |
| Sundae Service | 323 Market Lane | 194 yd | |
| Pedalling Squares | Old Derwent Brassworks, Quality Row Road | 345 yd | |
| Walbottle Health and Fitness Ltd | Co-op Buildings Hexham Road | 364 yd | |
| Nisha's Tandoori | 6 Hexham Road | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'wa The Road Limited | Unit 1, Spencer House, Market Lane | 196 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | Market Lane | 234 yd | |
| The Highlander | Front Street | 266 yd | |
| Blaydon Rugby Club | Hexham Road | 637 yd | |
| The One Eyed Stag | 5 The Square | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondo Pizza and Grill | 7 Clavering Road | 208 yd | |
| Da Vinci's | 1 Brewery Lane | 245 yd | |
| Crunchy Chikin | 2 Front Street | 261 yd | |
| DOUBLE DRAGON | 7 Front Street | 266 yd | |
| Pizza Luciano | 2 Front Street | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Hexham Road | 379 yd | |
| Poundstretcher and Pet Hut | Sands Road | 516 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Gibside Way | 849 yd | |
| Tesco | 26 St Marys Green | 887 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 11 St Marys Green | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swalwell Primary School SOUTH VIEW TERRACE | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Vision Health & Fitness (Gateshead) SANDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Newcastle Metrocentre) METROCENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 626 yd |
| Engery Fitness (Blaydon) HEXHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Blaydon Rugby Football Club HEXHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Dan Flint Fitness Training Ltd (Closed) Church Chare | health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.